I love project management tools. ClickUp, Trello, Asana, Monday, Sunsama—you name it, I’ve tried it. They all have powerful features and endless ways to tinker, but here’s the truth: Apple Reminders doesn’t come close to their complexity. It has far fewer features, doesn’t integrate with dozens of apps, and will never replace a full project management system.

There’s something about September that feels like a reset button has been pressed. This year my son has started college and my daughter is back at school, which means the house suddenly feels quieter, calmer, and a little more grown up. After the blur of summer — with teens drifting in and out, late nights, constant food shopping, and endless dishes — September arrives with its cooler mornings and new routines, and it feels like a chance to start again.

Why this unassuming app is now the beating heart of my productivity. I’m so invested in Apple Reminders now, and it’s become so integrated in my life and business, I honestly don’t know what I’d do without it.

Regardless of how busy I am, one thing is non-negotiable: keeping my emails under control.

It’s one of those habits where little and often is the best approach to stay on top of things. A few minutes a day means I never have to face hundreds (or thousands!) of unread messages. But I know not everyone feels the same.

I work as a technical expert—a digital systems specialist, a tech-savvy person who helps others set up productivity tools. But can I let you in on a little secret? For my own to-do list and day-to-day productivity, I love bullet journalling. If you enjoy stationery, writing things down, and making lists, I think you’ll love it too.

Lately, I’ve been struggling with my to-do list—both at home and work. On the business side, I’ve been deep in new projects, content creation, and client work. At home, I’ve been tackling a major decluttering mission now that spring has finally arrived.

If you run a service-based business, time tracking might already be second nature to you. But have you ever tracked your time from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed?

Finding the perfect productivity app can feel like the holy grail. There are so many options, each promising to revolutionise how we manage our tasks, but more often than not, they end up complicating things rather than simplifying them.